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Moen Recalls Flo Battery Back-Ups for Flo Smart Water Monitors Due to Fire Hazard

Recall 23-178 · April 13, 2023 · Moen

What to doConsumers should immediately unplug and stop using their recalled battery back-up and contact Moen for instructions to disable their battery back-up before disposing of the unit in accordance with applicable laws for the disposal of lithium-ion batteries.

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Recall at a glance

Recall number
23-178 (CPSC)
Recall date
April 13, 2023
Brand
Moen
Category
Power banks, chargers and batteries
Products
Flo Smart Water Monitor Lithium-Ion Battery Back-Ups
Hazard
Fire Hazard
Hazard type
Fire and burn
Remedy
Refund
Units
About 10,000 (In addition, about 14 units sold in Canada)
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
April 13, 2023

What was recalled

This recall involves the Flo Smart Water Monitor Lithium-Ion Battery Back-Ups. The Flo Water Monitor Battery Backup device was an optional add-on accessory that could be purchased separately to extend certain features of Moen's Flo Smart Water Monitor and Shutoff in the event of a power disruption. Only the battery back-up is being recalled. The dark gray rectangular battery has the FLO logo printed on the lower right-hand side. A sticker showing the status of the light on battery is printed on the lower left-hand side as well as model number 920-001.

Is my product affected?

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  • Flo Smart Water Monitor Lithium-Ion Battery Back-Ups · About 10,000 (In addition, about 14 units sold in Canada) units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Lowe's, The Home Depot and other stores nationwide and online including at Amazon.com from August 2019 through November 2022 for about $250 for the battery.; Moen Incorporated, of North Olmsted, Ohio.

Injuries or incidents reported

There have been three reports of backup batteries that have overheated and caught fire. No injuries have been reported, but minor property damage has been reported.

Consumer contact

Moen Incorporated toll-free at 844-633-8356 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Saturday, or online at https://www.moen.com/product-safety-recalls/flo-lithium-ion-battery-backup-model-920-001 or https://www.moen.com and click on "Product Safety Recalls" for more information.

Recall history and context

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 109 recalls in the power banks, chargers and batteries category, 20 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Flo Smart Water Monitor Lithium-Ion Battery Back-Ups (About 10,000 (In addition, about 14 units sold in Canada) units). This recall involves the Flo Smart Water Monitor Lithium-Ion Battery Back-Ups.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Fire Hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using their recalled battery back-up and contact Moen for instructions to disable their battery back-up before disposing of the unit in accordance with applicable laws for the disposal of lithium-ion batteries.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on April 13, 2023. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.